Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Last Updated: [INSERT_DATE]

Effective Date: [INSERT_DATE]

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

This Cookie Policy explains how [COMPANY_NAME] ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [WEBSITE_URL]. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

Examples: Google Analytics, page load times, error tracking

Duration: Up to 2 years

Legal Basis: Consent

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Examples: Language preferences, font size, accessibility settings

Duration: Up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Consent

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Examples: Social media pixels, advertising networks, remarketing

Duration: Up to 2 years

Legal Basis: Consent

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
_session_id Maintains user session Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Performance
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Performance
cookie_consent Stores cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months Marketing

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website. These services include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features and widgets. These features may collect information about your IP address and which page you're visiting, and may set cookies to enable the feature to function properly.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for third-party cookies

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking technologies:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:

  • Difficulty navigating the website
  • Loss of personalized settings
  • Inability to use certain interactive features
  • Repeated requests for information you've already provided
  • Reduced website performance and functionality

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

[COMPANY_NAME]

Email: [PRIVACY_EMAIL]

Phone: [PHONE_NUMBER]

Address: [COMPANY_ADDRESS]

Data Protection Officer: [DPO_EMAIL]